Playing from a downhill lie
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
| Tip of the Week As I said last week - the trick to playing from an uphill or downhill lie is swinging with the slope. This week we will have a look at the downhill lie. Setup with the ball more towards the back of your stance, match your shoulder angle to the slope of the ground and place a little more weight on your front leg. Do a few practice swings, trying to follow the slope of the ground before setting up to hit the shot. Most players push the ball to the right on uphill lies because their lower body movement is accelerated by the slope. As a result, the lower body gets ahead of the upper body causing the swing path to move to the outside on the follow through, resulting in a shot that starts right of your intended target. To compensate for this, set up with your feet to the left of your intended target line. |
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Because the ball launches from a lower angle on a downhill lie, it will go much further than usual. Ton compensate for this, take a one less club than normal and allow for the ball to run a little further when it hits the green or fairway.
Happy practicing!
Ryan
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Playing from an uphill or downhill lie
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
Tip of the Week
The trick to playing from an uphill or downhill lie is swinging with the slope. Setup with the ball more towards the front of your stance, match your shoulder angle to the slope of the ground and place a little more weight on your right leg. Do a few practice swings trying to follow the slope of the ground before setting up to hit the shot.
The trick to playing from an uphill or downhill lie is swinging with the slope. Setup with the ball more towards the front of your stance, match your shoulder angle to the slope of the ground and place a little more weight on your right leg. Do a few practice swings trying to follow the slope of the ground before setting up to hit the shot.
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Most players pull the ball to the left on uphill lies, because your lower body movement is inhibited by the slope. As a result, the upper body gets ahead of the lower body, causing the swing path to move to the inside on the follow-through, resulting in a shot that starts left of target. To compensate for this, set up with your feet to the right of your intended target line.
Because the ball launches from a higher angle on an uphill lie, it won't carry quite as far so take more club than usual and swing smoothly.
Happy practicing!
Regards,
Ryan
Ryan
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